Tropics: Tropical storm Bertha continues to weaken with winds of 50 mph and movement to the northeast at 28 mph. The system is 400 miles southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia and is expected to continue to the east-northeast staying in the Atlantic.

Today: Partly to mostly cloudy hot and humid with the chance for scattered showers and storms. High: 94. Wind: South 5 mph.

Discussion: Summer heat, humidity and afternoon rainfall will continue through the seven-day forecast period. Highs will be in the low to mid-90s with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms possible each afternoon. Some rainfall could be heavy with slow moving storms causing localized street flooding. Mornings will stay warm and muggy with a few coastal showers and lows in the mid-70s to near 80.